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RBC Bearings (RBC) director receives stock grant and new option award

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

RBC Bearings INC director Frederick J. Elmy reported equity awards rather than open‑market trades. He received 344 shares of Common Stock at no cost as a grant, bringing his direct Common Stock holdings to 1,553 shares, including 1,328 shares of restricted stock subject to multi‑year vesting.

Elmy also received an option to purchase 647 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $565.22 per share, vesting in five equal annual installments from May 19, 2027 through May 19, 2031 and expiring on May 19, 2033. He continues to hold options covering 962 shares at a $365.87 exercise price expiring on May 30, 2032 and options covering 990 shares at a $287.85 exercise price expiring on November 5, 2031.

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Insider Elmy Frederick J.
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Option to Purchase Common Stock 647 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Common Stock 344 $0.00 --
holding Option to Purchase Common Stock -- -- --
holding Option to Purchase Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Option to Purchase Common Stock — 647 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 1,553 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Includes 1,328 shares of restricted stock that vest according to the following schedule; 452 shares 1/3 of which vest on 11/5/2025, 1/3 vest on 11/5/2026 and 1/3 vest on 11/5/2027; 532 shares 1/3 of which vest on 5/30/2026, 1/3/ vest on 5/30/2027 and 1/3 vest on 5/30/2028; and 344 shares 1/3 of which vest on 5/19/2027, 1/3 vest on 5/19/2028 and 1/3 vest on 5/19/2029. These options to purchase Common Stock are subject to the following vesting schedule - 1/5 vest on 5/19/2027, 1/5 vest on 5/19/2028, 1/5 vest on 5/19/2029, 1/5 vest on 5/19/2030 and 1/5 vest on 5/19/2031. These options to purchase Common Stock vest according to the following schedule - 1/5 vest on 11/5/2025, 1/5 vest on 11/5/2026, 1/5 vest on 11/5/2027, 1/5 vest on 11/5/2028 and 1/5 vest on 11/5/2029. These options to purchase Common Stock are subject to the following vesting schedule - 1/5 vest on 5/30/2026, 1/5 vest on 5/30/2027, 1/5 vest on 5/30/2028, 1/5 vest on 5/30/2029 and 1/5 vest on 5/30/2030.
Stock grant 344 shares Common Stock awarded at $0.00 on May 19, 2026
Shares held after grant 1,553 shares Total Common Stock directly owned after transaction
New option grant size 647 shares Underlying Common Stock for new option award
New option exercise price $565.22/share Exercise price for 647-share option expiring May 19, 2033
Existing option 1 exercise price $365.87/share Option on 962 underlying shares expiring May 30, 2032
Existing option 2 exercise price $287.85/share Option on 990 underlying shares expiring November 5, 2031
Restricted stock total 1,328 shares Restricted RBC shares with vesting through 2029
restricted stock financial
"Includes 1,328 shares of restricted stock that vest according to the following schedule"
Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.
Option to Purchase Common Stock financial
"These options to purchase Common Stock are subject to the following vesting schedule"
vesting schedule financial
"are subject to the following vesting schedule - 1/5 vest on 5/19/2027"
A vesting schedule is a timeline that determines when someone gains full ownership of certain benefits, such as company stock or retirement contributions. Think of it like earning the right to own a gift gradually over time, rather than receiving it all at once. It matters to investors because it affects when they can fully access or sell these benefits, influencing their financial planning and decision-making.
grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Elmy Frederick J.

(Last)(First)(Middle)
ONE TRIBOLOGY CENTER
102 WILLENBROCK ROAD

(Street)
OXFORD CONNECTICUT 06478

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
RBC Bearings INC [ RBC ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/19/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock05/19/2026A344A$01,553(1)D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Option to Purchase Common Stock$565.2205/19/2026A64705/19/2027(2)05/19/2033Common Stock647$0647D
Option to Purchase Common Stock$287.8511/05/2025(3)11/05/2031Common Stock990990D
Option to Purchase Common Stock$365.8705/30/2026(4)05/30/2032Common Stock962962D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Includes 1,328 shares of restricted stock that vest according to the following schedule; 452 shares 1/3 of which vest on 11/5/2025, 1/3 vest on 11/5/2026 and 1/3 vest on 11/5/2027; 532 shares 1/3 of which vest on 5/30/2026, 1/3/ vest on 5/30/2027 and 1/3 vest on 5/30/2028; and 344 shares 1/3 of which vest on 5/19/2027, 1/3 vest on 5/19/2028 and 1/3 vest on 5/19/2029.
2. These options to purchase Common Stock are subject to the following vesting schedule - 1/5 vest on 5/19/2027, 1/5 vest on 5/19/2028, 1/5 vest on 5/19/2029, 1/5 vest on 5/19/2030 and 1/5 vest on 5/19/2031.
3. These options to purchase Common Stock vest according to the following schedule - 1/5 vest on 11/5/2025, 1/5 vest on 11/5/2026, 1/5 vest on 11/5/2027, 1/5 vest on 11/5/2028 and 1/5 vest on 11/5/2029.
4. These options to purchase Common Stock are subject to the following vesting schedule - 1/5 vest on 5/30/2026, 1/5 vest on 5/30/2027, 1/5 vest on 5/30/2028, 1/5 vest on 5/30/2029 and 1/5 vest on 5/30/2030.
Remarks:
/s/John J. Feeney/attorney in fact05/20/2026
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What equity awards did Frederick J. Elmy report in this RBC Form 4 filing?

Frederick J. Elmy reported receiving 344 shares of RBC Bearings Common Stock as a grant at no cost and an option to purchase 647 shares at an exercise price of $565.22 per share, vesting over five years starting in 2027.

How many RBC Bearings common shares does Frederick J. Elmy hold after these awards?

After the reported awards, Frederick J. Elmy directly holds 1,553 shares of RBC Bearings Common Stock. This total includes 1,328 shares of restricted stock that vest in tranches between November 2025 and May 2029 according to the disclosed vesting schedules.

What are the vesting terms of Frederick J. Elmy’s new RBC stock option grant?

The new option to purchase 647 RBC shares at $565.22 per share vests in five equal installments. One-fifth vests on each May 19 from 2027 through 2031, with the option expiring on May 19, 2033, if not exercised earlier.

What existing stock options does Frederick J. Elmy retain in RBC Bearings?

Elmy retains options linked to 962 RBC shares at a $365.87 exercise price expiring May 30, 2032, and options linked to 990 shares at a $287.85 exercise price expiring November 5, 2031. These options vest in equal annual installments over their stated schedules.

How are Frederick J. Elmy’s restricted RBC shares scheduled to vest?

His 1,328 restricted RBC shares vest over several years: 452 shares in thirds each November 5 from 2025 to 2027, 532 shares in thirds each May 30 from 2026 to 2028, and 344 shares in thirds each May 19 from 2027 to 2029.